What happened: Olympique de Marseille have been handed a suspended exclusion from the Europa League along with a €10m fine by UEFA after breaching their settlement agreement with the federation. The sanction was issued by UEFA's First Chamber of the Club Financial Control Body. The exclusion is suspended, meaning it does not take immediate effect.

Why it matters: A suspended ban functions as a probationary warning: further breaches could trigger an actual competition exclusion that would cost Marseille European football and the associated revenue. The €10m fine adds direct financial pressure on a club already operating under a UEFA settlement, tightening its margin for error on cost control and roster spending.

What to watch: Watch whether Marseille appeal the ruling and how the suspended terms constrain their spending and squad planning ahead of the 2026 season.